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Safety AlertMalaysia
Safety reminder issued after a string of macaque encounters at popular campsites

Several campsites have reported increased macaque activity around food storage areas in recent weeks.

8/7/2026 · Camp Freaks Editorial

Safety AlertMalaysia
Advisory: Plan around monsoon season before booking east coast campsites

Seasonal monsoon patterns significantly affect trail conditions and river levels on Malaysia's east coast.

8/6/2026 · Camp Freaks Editorial

Safety AlertMalaysia
Temporary trail closure at Gunung Belumut following a landslide

A section of the main summit trail is closed for repair after heavy rain triggered a small landslide.

8/4/2026 · Camp Freaks Editorial

CommunityMalaysia
Klang Valley campers organize their biggest meetup yet at Sungai Congkak

Over 150 campers gathered for a weekend of shared meals, gear swaps, and beginner workshops.

8/3/2026 · Aiman Rosli

CompetitionMalaysia
Gunung Stong hosts national orienteering championship finals

Competitors navigated the waterfall-studded terrain of Kelantan's Gunung Stong State Park in this year's finals.

8/2/2026 · Camp Freaks Editorial

Gear ReleaseMalaysia
The North Face debuts a monsoon-specific rain shell built for Southeast Asia

A new rain jacket targets the sudden, heavy downpours common on Malaysian trails during monsoon season.

8/1/2026 · Camp Freaks Editorial

CommunityMalaysia
Family camping trips are up sharply across Malaysia, survey finds

More Malaysian families are choosing camping over hotel stays for short holidays, according to a recent travel survey.

7/30/2026 · Camp Freaks Editorial

Gear ReleaseMalaysia
Coleman's new 12V portable fridge aims squarely at Malaysia's RV boom

As RV camping grows in Malaysia, Coleman releases a compressor-based fridge designed for long roadside stays.

7/27/2026 · Camp Freaks Editorial

CommunityMalaysia
Volunteers remove over 300kg of trash from Kinabalu foothill trails

A community-organized cleanup drive tackled litter accumulated along popular hiking routes near Kundasang.

7/24/2026 · Camp Freaks Editorial

CompetitionMalaysia
Annual outdoor photography contest draws record entries this year

This year's camping and wilderness photography contest received its highest entry count yet.

7/19/2026 · Camp Freaks Editorial

CommunityMalaysia
A new network connects solo female campers across Malaysia

The group organizes shared trips and safety check-ins for women who prefer not to camp entirely alone.

7/17/2026 · Nur Aisyah

CompetitionMalaysia
Borneo Adventure Race returns with a multi-day jungle and river format

Teams raced across Sabah's rainforest terrain combining trekking, river crossings, and navigation checkpoints.

7/9/2026 · Camp Freaks Editorial